The Gasparilla International Film Festival is now CASTING for the first “Got Talent” showcase. The TOP TEN actors will compete in a cold reading “act-off” staged in front of a Panel of Judges (Celebrity Actor, Casting Directors, Feature Film Director) and a Live Audience.

*You must be available on Friday, March 25th, for the Live Show from 1pm – 7pm and be 18 years or older to qualify.

Auditions will be held Sunday March 6th starting at 11 a.m. at Centro Ybor Muvico Theaters (www.centroybor.com). Actors should prepare two 1 minute, contrasting monologues – preferably from film. Auditions will be filmed for the show and promotion Please bring 2 headshots and resumes. The TOP TEN actors will be chosen to participate in the “Got Talent” Live Show.

The Top 10 picked from the auditions will receive:

VIP GIFF passes for the weekend.

In addition The Top 3, picked during the Live competition, will also receive:

Tickets to the Closing Night Party

A complimentary headshot session with a photographer

Honorable mention in press releases.

The WINNER will be honored with an Award at the Closing Night Ceremony, receive a small speaking role in a film, commercial, or television show, and receive a 1 month scholarship to train with Performers Studio Workshop.

Please send an email with your name and contact information to:

giff.got.talent.casting@gmail.com to book your time.

Nine and Numb will be holding auditions for their new troupe in Tampa, FL on Tuesday, March 22nd and Wednesday, March 23rd at 7PM at the Carrollwood Players Theatre, located at 4333 Gunn Highway. This UNPAID position is for performers 18 years of age and older.

For additional information, please follow the “Contact” link at www.nineandnumb.com and fill out the form located there or you can message them directly on the troupe’s Facebook page.

Sebastian Hagelstein is a local 10 year old actor who is currently portraying the shy, lisping Winthrop in the national tour of The Music Man. Sebastian has performed in several productions in the Tampa area including shows at the Carrollwood Cultural Center and Carrollwood Players.

Sebastian’s mother Georgia is traveling around the country with her son. She has started a blog to record the young actor’s experiences as he completes the 80 city tour. The blog includes behind-the-scenes pictures and Georgia’s and Sebastian’s thoughts as they make a journey that most actors will never get to experience.

Sebastian has already gained local fame. His success in getting this role has been written about in the St. Pete Times.

The National Tour of The Music Man is scheduled to play at The Lakeland Center, Youkey Theatre this coming Wednesday (February 16, 2011).

There are still plenty of auditions being held this month in the Tampa Bay area. Check each company’s web site for more details.

• February 13 – 14, 2011
  • Dial M for Murder – Carrollwood Players
• February 14 – 15, 2011
  • The Pleasure of His Company – Gulfport Community Players
• February 15 – 17, 2011
  • Bye Bye Birdie – Valrico Village Players
• February 19, 2011
  • Songs for a New World – New American Theater
• February 20 – 21, 2011
  • The Drowsy Chaperone – Eight O’clock Theatre at the Largo Cultural Center
  • Run for Your Wife – Francis Wilson Playhouse

Check the Calendar often for auditions and shows.

March 12, 2011
Spotlight Dance Studio
7751 Kingspointe Parkway, Suite #102
Orlando, FL 32819

SINGERS: 1:00pm (sign in at 12:00pm)
DANCERS: 4:30pm (sign in at 3:30pm)

Stiletto Entertainment is auditioning performers for production shows that take place on-board Holland America Line’s 15 luxury vessels with worldwide itineraries. They are looking for male and female singers and dancers.

The company offers eight-month contracts at sea.

Visit the Stiletto Entertainment website for details.

Auditions for Sleeping Beauty will be held 2/27 from 1-4pm at Tampa Bay Ballet’s studio in Oldsmar.

Children’s rolls will be auditioning first from 1:00 – 2:00.
Characters, Corps and remaining soloist rolls will audition from 2:00 – 4:00.

If you are interested in auditioning for a principle or soloist roll prior to the audition date, please contact Tampa Bay Ballet for an audition class.

Tampa Bay Ballet
3705 Tampa Road Suite 3
Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813) 814-0587 or email Lindsay@tampabayballet.com

On Monday February 7, 2011, the Straz Center will be holding general auditions for upcoming productions. The auditions are by appointment only and will be non-equity.

Seeking men and women who have strong musical theater skills. Artists must live locally or be able to provide their own housing. Prepare two songs of contrasting styles 16 bars each and a one minute monologue. You may be asked to stay for movement audition. Bring headshot/resume and sheet music in appropriate key.

Please call Scott Belowsky at 813.222.1279 or scott.belowsky@tbpac.org for an appointment.

Source: Arts Council of Hillsborough County

Major Music Manger is seeking a few female singers and dancers for a new group and solo projects. Please read this in its entirety before submitting!

Must:
Have excellent vocal skills
Be able to dance hiphop/pop/dance styles of todays popular music and take well to choreographed dances
Be between 16-22 of age
Physically fit and have a look to compete in todays music industry

If you think you have what it takes, submit any websites, pictures, YouTube videos – anything where we can see what you look like and hear what you sound like.

e-mail: brody.hitmusicmanagement@gmail.com

Female Model with a Gothic look needed for music video: Straight long black hair, fair skin…’vampire-look’. Quick shoot, some pay. Please send photo and info. to havuheard@live.com Thank you…
Brandon area.
Some pay.

P. Michael Williams is a new Smooth R&B/Neo-Soul singer based out of Tampa Florida. His style is reminiscent of Musiq Soulchild, India. Arie, Carl Thomas & R. Kelly. The music he sings can be labeled as Grown & Sexy, Nu-Soul.

He is looking for Backing vocalists:
-Soprano
-Alto
-Tenor

A Band
-Pianist/keyboard player
-bass
-percussion
-Horns
-Strings
-Drums

Dancers/Choreographer

Photographers for live events:
Video Technicians
Graphic Artists
Web Designers

If you have high energy a soulful voice and would like to audition please contact Diante Lewis at purevocalistproductions@gmail.com.
Attach a link or page where we can pre-screen your sound, style, or creativity (video, photography-Graphic/Web designs) as well as a head shot and your contact info.

In the subject line please state: AUDITIONS FOR P. Michael Williams & Sounds of Pleasure -TALENT (what you do). You will be contacted at the conclusion of the pre-screening process if you are chosen as a candidate for Team P.